The Gutenberg Impact: A Story of Invention

Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized the world. This groundbreaking technology enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous monopoly of knowledge held by the clergy. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly written by hand, making them expensive and accessible only

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The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery afternoon in the year, disaster unfolded Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a torrent of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, smashing buildings and trapping residents in a sticky mass. Dozens of people were killed, and many more were wounded. The city fac

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